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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,979 and 149,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,979 and 149,782 is: 231,335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,979 : 149,782 = 149,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,979/149,782 = 149,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,979x = 149,782 × 149,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,979x = 22,434,647,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434,647,524/96,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,335.11

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